Life on an city smallholding wherein we grow kids, critters, and an ever increasing DIY repertoire.

7.11.2012

Green beans...

Well, my garden has started producing and it looks like this is going to be a good harvest year. So far I have been picking cucumbers, carrots, collards, and peas. In addition to those things my green beans have been coming in like crazy. So far this week I have canned 14 quarts from just one raised bed. I have 2 more raised beds with beans that should be ready to pick by next week. I am also growing yard long beans that I hope to freeze for stir frying this winter. Despite the drought we have managed to keep everything watered. I would love to be using rain water but my barrels are dry. By planting densely I have been able to keep the plants a bit moister than usual which has helped. Hopefully we get some rain this weekend!